Unit 1A

Question 1

Inference

Answer 1

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

Question 2

Theory

Answer 2

A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained

Question 3

Law

Answer 3

A statement of fact, deduced from observation to the effect that a particular natural or scientific phenomenon always occurs of certain conditions are present

Question 4

Hypothesis

Answer 4

A proposition set forth as an explanation for the occurrence of phenomena

Question 5

Testable

Answer 5

A means of trial

Question 6

Experiment

Answer 6

A test, trial, or tentative procedure

Question 7

Control

Answer 7

The group used as a standard to be compared to my the experimental group

Question 8

Independent Variable

Answer 8

A variable that is intentionally changed to observe it’s affect on the dependent variable

Question 9

Variable

Answer 9

Things that are alter able or can be changed in an experiment

Question 10

Dependent variable

Answer 10

The event expected to change based on the changes to the independent variable

Question 11

Conclusion

Answer 11

The final compilation of data based on the findings and observations of an experiment

Question 12

Qualitative

Answer 12

Pertaining to quality

Question 13

Cell

Answer 13

Basic living material on which all other forms of life are based on

Question 14

Tissue

Answer 14

One step up from a cell. A group of similar cells forming structural material with a specific function

Question 15

Organ

Answer 15

Group of tissues with a similar function

Question 16

Organ system

Answer 16

Group of organs with a similar function

Question 17

Metabolism

Answer 17

The physical and chemical process by which something, typically food, is broken down in the human body.

Question 18

Energy

Answer 18

The capacity with which to do motions and perform tasks

Question 19

Reproduction

Answer 19

The processes by which cells create ether identical or non identical copies of them selves

Question 20

Response

Answer 20

Reaction to a certain thing happening

Question 21

Observation

Answer 21

The action or process of observing someone or something carefully in order to gain information